On 02/09/2012 13:22, Dave Newt wrote:
On 31/08/2012 21:34, Dave Newt wrote:

Does anyone have any suggestions on what filler and/or fixings to use? I
could either use holes in the same locations again or go a couple of
inches in either direction if new holes are a better idea.

Thanks, everyone, for the comments - really helpful.

I think drilling deeper and using longer fixings is the only way forward
(with or without using a piece of wood between the bracket and the
wall). I'll go have a look at some fixings today and see what I can find.

I've just had another close up look at the holes and the deepest is a
good 2 inches deep, and yet still no sign of brick whatsoever! The
biggest difficulty so far is all the stones mixed in with the plaster,
which make the drill just go off course before you even know what has
happened. (Another advantage of using the piece of wood, as the
positions of the holes won't be so critical...)

Anyway, will see how I go. Will have to fix up the mess of the wall
after too...

Make your life easier by getting some lightweight filler

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pain.../sd3169/p20822


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Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk